Lab tests
Fetal lung maturity test (L/S ratio) cost in Mississippi
Fetal lung maturity test (L/S ratio) is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In Mississippi
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Mississippi.
Nationwide typical: $128 (most listed prices $24.19–$535).
Cheapest in Mississippi
- $13.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Singing River Gulfport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ocean Springs Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pascagoula Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $44.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Mississippi - AMG Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.61
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Highland Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $49.61
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Marion General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $51
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bolivar Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $69.46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Forrest General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $69.46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Walthall General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $73.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $86.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Davis Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $88.80
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: 63-0997281 BMH Union County price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.